February News from the Chi Family!
February may be the shortest month of the year, but we’re filling it with good vibes, as we celebrate weddings, engagements, b’nai mitzvot and more. Have news for us to share? Submit it here.
Welcome back to Chicago Adam Gadiel! Adam just returned from a semester abroad in Israel, learning and exploring the country while also spending time with his friends and family! While in Israel, Adam met up with Israeli campers and staff and was able to have an amazing time with them.
Katie Kramer is doing pretty good at this college thing- she made the dean’s list during her first semester at University of Colorado Boulder. Way to go Katie!
Not in college yet, but Matt Sturt received the principal recognition award at Niles North High School. Nice going Matt!
Matt Jerome, creator of the ruach award and his wife Ashley welcomed a baby boy, Aiden recently. We’re definiltey seeing a ruach award in your future! Mazel tov!
From the pool to the sky? That’s Liam Cutler’s plan as he just received his Master’s degree in economics and will soon begin working for British airways.
Ben “Greenbean” Greenberg has received many a standing ovation at camp and now he’s got another one at home too. Ben just wrapped up the Laramie Project at Naperville North High School.
He’s done it again. Mike Majewski competed in the New Breed Ultimate Challenge and placed 2nd in his weight class in NO Gi. Way to go Mike!
We are so happy for Evan Taksar and her new husband, Misha, on their recent nuptials. We are wishing you two a lifetime of happiness and love.
It was a camp reunion at Jordan McFadden’s sweet 16. Celebrating with Jordan were some of her closest Chi Friends including Emma Hovis, Skylar Pazol, Jordan Levitt, Emma Zislis, Molly Kirsch and Lindsey Rabinowitz. Happy Birthday Jordan- glad you got the gang together to celebrate!
College decisions are coming in steadily and we are so proud of Jordyn Rubin (Belmont University) and Zach Klein (Ohio State University) on their recent commitments. We know you’ll both do great.
Call Nate Geyer the roundabout master. He just got his driver’s license and Carmel, Indiana is known for many things, including a ton of roundabouts. Drive safely Nate!
We are so happy for Trudy Miller on her recent engagement. Mazel tov!
We couldn’t be prouder of Jessica Maslanka, who just completed her certification in the EMT/Medic program for the US Airforce. Way to go Jess!
Have news to share? We want to hear all about it so be sure to submit it here.